GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As a result, companies are using crowdsourcing to kick start new campaigns for better, faster and smarter technologies, reports Steve Erickson of the Mazella Report. This is where Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies come into play. Crowdsourcing is one of the new trends in manufacturing.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Along with this trend, the creation of open ERP systems that are easily integrated with service-oriented architecture allows companies to leverage the system they already have and benefit from today’s best-of-breed, demand-driven solutions through seamless, real-time integration. White Paper: Why Become More Demand-Driven?

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Additional Resources: Case Study: Dynisco, A Roper Company. The post Lean Manufacturing Driven by Rapid Return on eKanban Technology Investment appeared first on Synchrono. If you have an experience using a manual or eKanban system, please add a comment. I’d like to hear it! White Paper: Exploring Push v.

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synchrono

MARCH 6, 2017

Since inventory is considered an asset on the company financial statements, the balance sheet looks good to the CFO, CEO and stockholders. This is so important, but is not a traditional measurement that companies use. True, but this does not have any relationship between if the company is closer to the goal, or further from the goal.

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synchrono

AUGUST 4, 2015

I have seen countless presentations by companies that begin with Six Sigma. Let me know what you are doing to keep the continuous improvement fire burning at your company. The post Smooth the rough spots with TOC, then Lean – and fine-tune with Six Sigma appeared first on Synchrono. John Maher.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

When analysts have studied companies that were best-in-class in demand forecasting, they found these companies averaged (according to Advanced Market Research) 15% less inventory; 17% higher perfect order fulfillment; 35% shorter cash-to-cash cycle times; and 1/10 the stock outs of their peers. Video: Visual Factory Software Overview.

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synchrono

MAY 7, 2018

The order isn’t big enough, nor has the customer done enough business with the company, to warrant upending the production schedule to meet the promised delivery date. Let’s take a look at a few of the challenges presented in the above scenario and how Synchrono can help resolve them. #1 appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Leaders must effectively engage all levels of the team; explaining how the new process is great for them, the company, the customer and suppliers (for those using supplier Kanbans). There is a real cost of carrying inventory and eliminating this cost frees up accessible cash that can be reinvested into the company.

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synchrono

JANUARY 31, 2017

The unfortunate reality is that most manufacturing measurements are the results of learned behavior, hidden behind several layers of assumptions that are obsolete or counterproductive in today’s manufacturing company. The post Manufacturing Metrics that Actually Matter (The Ones We Rely On) appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

MAY 19, 2015

Last time , we looked at specific companies that I have worked with and how they became more demand-driven using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) as a first step. I have seen companies use only Lean tools to achieve phenomenal success. If we looked at the same two companies one year in, the reverse would be true.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Today, I want to tell you about another Synchrono customer that addressed a lead time issue with Demand-Driven Manufacturing. In the late 1990s, the company implemented TOC and modified its home-grown systems to apply drum-buffer-rope principles. Rex Materials Group (RMG) manufactures custom vacuum-formed ceramic-fiber products.

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synchrono

OCTOBER 7, 2015

In doing so, the company is better able to prioritize and dispatch service personnel for elevator repair and reduce customer downtime – a service differentiator I’m sure many clients appreciate. In another example, a Synchrono customer attributed their competitive advantage to the planning, scheduling and execution system they implemented.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

an old company policy that no longer makes sense), and sometimes you can’t (e.g., Paradigm – This is a way of thinking that gets in the way of meeting commitments, such as the COO’s resistance to outsourcing processes to other companies even if they can do it faster, better or cheaper than you can. Case Study: GIW Industries.

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synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

So, we created a plan with our software partner (Synchrono), tested it, and when it was validated, we implemented. Look at the new terrain you’ve traveled; the boulders you’ve moved – and how much you’ve saved the company! The post Guest Blog Part 3: Listen to the Process appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

JANUARY 28, 2018

In a 2016 study conducted by Morgan Stanley and Automation World, 70% of respondents said it was important for their company to adopt an IoT strategy within the next five years. The post How the Internet of Things Can Help You Lower Inventory Levels appeared first on Synchrono. As much as $3.7 The word seems to have gotten out.

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synchrono

JULY 23, 2018

A machinist has just stepped out of a company-wide meeting in which executives issued a cost-cutting mandate due to a slowdown in orders. This time, the company meeting is about increasing the pace of manufacturing. The post The Best Time to Kick Off a Continuous Improvement Initiative appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

JULY 2, 2018

In fact, I would suggest that if you’re not seeing bottom line improvements from your Lean initiatives, it may be because your company leadership hasn’t bought into the concept of Kaikaku. It’s more of a change in the company culture that says, “we’re implementing Lean, and we’re not looking back.”

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synchrono

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Jim Shore is the Principal of Quality Lean Solutions, a Consultant Firm that specializes in Medical Device companies, Supplier Quality and Lean Manufacturing principles. The post Guest Blog Part 2: Start Your eKanban Implementation with Value-stream Mapping and Engaging Your Suppliers appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

It’s not unusual for us to work with companies that have two or three ERP systems, especially if they’ve grown through acquisition, in addition to several point solutions for things like maintenance, scheduling, time management and so on. The post 3 Prerequisites to a Modern Demand-Driven Supply Chain appeared first on Synchrono.

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synchrono

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The ability to translate any environment into a visual representation is incredibly empowering and is a strong step toward evolving a manufacturer into a connected, cutting edge company. However, you wouldn’t think this if you consider all of the written reports, emails and spreadsheets that the average company outputs.

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synchrono

DECEMBER 4, 2016

It is a matrix of problems, faults, failure types vs. occurrence frequency (days / weeks / months) – named after Marvin Paynter of the Ford Motor Company. The post Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement appeared first on Synchrono. Improvement must result in a corrective action.

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synchrono

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Engineered-to-order mandates that production information and specifications are constantly moving between the ETO company and the customer. The post Distinctions Between Discrete and Process Manufacturing appeared first on Synchrono. Confusion ensues without a clear, concise exchange of product information. If so, drop us a comment!

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synchrono

JANUARY 14, 2016

Thankfully, manufacturing technology is catching up to provide all of the information and analytics that companies seek in an automated, real-time manner. Consider the volume of reporting that a typical manufacturing company does on a recurring basis – that’s a lot of manual reporting happening based on non-real time data.

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synchrono

APRIL 23, 2018

As part of this, the company identified a number of policy and process changes. Before this change, the company was outsourcing 50% of the work for the constraint. The post Fast Results Using TOC for Demand-Driven Manufacturing – Part Two appeared first on Synchrono. Increased on-time delivery from low 70% to 95%+.

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synchrono

JULY 8, 2015

Because our clients know that Synchrono has always been ahead of the curve, they know we are not just selling them software—we’re selling them tools to better service their customers and better compete. Clearly integrating services (and their results) into your value proposition helps differentiate your company in a cluttered market.

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synchrono

MAY 21, 2018

Once leadership is on board, the leader(s) can come from anywhere in the company. The post Three Ways Leaders Create Lean appeared first on Synchrono. These formerly sacrosanct topics need to be addressed by leadership (those with the power to change them) before your journey can continue. 80/20 rule.

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synchrono

JULY 6, 2016

True software built for manufacturers provides capabilities and value unique to companies in the business of planning and producing goods to bring to market. The post Made for Manufacturers appeared first on Synchrono. What these customers have in common is that they bought software that can be used for manufacturing.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

The article argues that what separates best-in-class companies from those that struggle with accuracy is how they root out (and learn from) forecasting errors. Demand or Pull-based manufacturing is a method that allows companies to identify, manage, and reduce exposure to supply chain risks by creating transparency.

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

When it comes to ordering materials and components, managing inventory levels, or organizing the delivery of finished goods to customers, companies are forced continually to chase business partners – mostly suppliers, logistics companies, and retailers – via a messy stream of emails, phone calls, and even faxes. Cloud Visibility.

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synchrono

MAY 2, 2015

Synchrono champions demand-driven, Pull-based manufacturing philosophies because we believe using these will help manufacturers succeed. According to Jim Stengel , former CMO of P&G, companies that transmit their brand purpose effectively are three times more profitable than those that don’t.

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